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The inaugural meeting between Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix did not disappoint as the Kansas City Chiefs scraped by the Denver Broncos, 16-14, in a thriller at Arrowhead Field on Sunday. Immediately after the dust settled, the three-time Super Bowl champ delivered strong words of encouragement to his impressive rookie foe.

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix spoke to Denver's performance in a close loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.